Ricardo Pereira slipped into runner-up spot following Leicester`s 2-1 defeat against Liverpool, with opposing full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold (No 3) maintaining his ascent up the rankings after creating a match-topping five chances.

Riyad Mahrez (No 4) was Manchester City`s sole representative in the top 10 after the defeat to Wolves, while Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (No 7) tumbled down the rankings after a narrow 1-0 win over Bournemouth.

Tammy Abraham drew level with Sergio Aguero atop the goalscoring chart on eight goals after breaking the deadlock in a 4-1 victory in Southampton, having been named in Gareth Southgate`s England squad on Thursday.

Three Aston Villa players piled into the top 10 after a 5-1 win over Norwich, with Wesley (No 5) netting twice and Jack Grealish (No 10) among the goals, while John McGinn (No 9) attempted a team-topping number of passes and tackles.

In was good news for England fans ahead of the international break, with squad members Abraham, Alexander-Arnold, Harry Kane and Callum Wilson topping their club`s rankings - as did compatriots Todd Cantwell, Danny Ings, Jack O`Connell, Aaron Cresswell and James Tarkowski.